News + Politics
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When a Trans Swimmer Broke Her College’s Record, Hate Ensued
A New Jersey college received death threats after a transgender student athlete broke a women's school swimming record.
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Florida Wants to Pass a “Don’t Say Gay” Law for Workplaces
A proposed law in Florida would bar employers from recognizing transgender identities and effectively force LGBTQ nonprofits to shutter.
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Gay Former Gov. Jim. McGreevey to Run for Jersey City Mayor
McGreevey, who resigned over threat of a sexual harassment suit from a male aide, plays up a redemption narrative in his return to politics.
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Texas Man Found Not Guilty of Murdering Two Drag Performers
The suspect claimed he shot the victims, a gay man and transgender woman, in self-defense following a sexual encounter gone wrong.
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“We. Can’t. Breathe!”: Trans Activists Remember Lost Lives
On Friday night, members of D.C.'s trans community rallied to remember the dead and call for more funding and support services.
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Tennessee City Quietly Removes Ban on Homosexuality
Under pressure from a court, the city of Murfreesboro has removed homosexuality from a local law's definition of "indecent" behavior.
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Memphis ‘Bottoms’ the List of 10 Least LGBTQ-Friendly U.S. Cities
A recent study by Clever ranked 50 cities from most to least LGBTQ-friendly. (Spoiler: D.C. came in at number 24.)
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HRC Examines Rising Trend of Anti-Transgender Violence
A report details the state of anti-transgender violence that resulted in the deaths of at least 33 trans or gender-nonconforming people.
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109 Deceased Trans Individuals Honored in Remembrance Report
The report, from the National Center for Transgender Equality, memorializes trans individuals who died in 2023.
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The NFL Reaffirms Support of Trevor Project and LGBTQ Inclusion
As part of the continuing partnership, The Trevor Project will provide educational training on LGBTQ inclusion and allyship to NFL employees.
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Supreme Court Blocks Florida’s Drag Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to allow Florida to enforce a law seeking to restrict drag performances throughout the state.
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United Nations Blasts U.S. Over Anti-LGBTQ Laws
A United Nations committee criticized the United States for a proliferation of anti-LGBTQ state laws, which undermine human rights.
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Muslim Anti-LGBTQ Groups Protest Coldplay Concert in Indonesia
A crowd of conservative Muslims protested and booed concertgoers at a Coldplay concert in Indonesia over the band's support for LGBTQ rights.
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Gay Pride Banner Ripped Off Bethesda Church
Security camera video footage shows an unidentified suspect in white hoodie tearing down the rainbow-colored banner.
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Coldplay’s Indonesian Concert Prefaced By Anti-LGBTQ Protests
Coldplay supports inclusion and kindness, and apparently that’s too much for some protestors in Jakarta, who protested their recent concert.
